Victory for Gloucester Allotment Holders as Fee Increase Paused Tuesday, July 14, 2026 gloucester allotments fees council conservation community sustainability gardening politics residents Gloucester City Council has halted proposed allotment rent increases, marking a win for local residents and allotment holders. Initially set to rise by nearly 70%, the charges were planned to increase from 23p to 39p per … Read More
Armed Police Chase Suspect Through Gloucester Gardens After Knife Sighting Friday, June 19, 2026 gloucester police chase knife arrest safety crime residents neighbourhood investigation Armed officers conducted a dramatic pursuit through residential gardens in Gloucester after receiving reports of a man carrying a large knife. The incident unfolded in the Tredworth Road area around 4pm on June 18, when a … Read More
Life in Oddington: Inside One of the UK’s Most ‘Posh’ Cotswolds Villages Saturday, June 13, 2026 oddington cotswolds posh village community realestate amenities daylesford residents culture When people think of visiting the Cotswolds, they usually gravitate towards bustling spots like Bourton-on-the-Water, Stow-on-the-Wold, or perhaps Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm near Chipping Norton. Yet, tucked away … Read More
Fire Erupts in Longlevens; Residents Advised to Close Windows Thursday, June 11, 2026 fire longlevens emergency firefighters blaze safety smoke residents evacuation precaution A fire broke out in the Longlevens neighborhood, prompting emergency crews to rush to the scene. Local residents were advised to close their windows and doors as a precautionary measure due to smoke and potential hazardous …
Concerns Rise Over Missed Bin Collections in Gloucester Amid Heatwave Saturday, May 30, 2026 gloucester waste bins collection vermin maggots council residents ubico complaints Residents in Gloucester are growing increasingly worried about missed bin collections, especially during the recent heatwave, which has heightened fears over vermin infestations and maggot outbreaks. In neighborhoods like … Read More
Concerns Over Noise and Overtourism Rise as New Restaurant Pavilion Proposed in Cotswolds Village Thursday, May 28, 2026 overtourism bourton-on-the-water noise residents planning pavilion restaurant conservation disruption community A new pavilion restaurant planned for the rear garden of the Dial House Hotel and Restaurant in Bourton-on-the-Water has ignited strong opposition among local residents, who worry about escalating noise levels and further … Read More